When you get that sudden craving for something super indulgent, soft-in-the-middle and crispy-on-the-edges American cookies are the quickest and most satisfying answer.
This recipe is very easy, doesn’t require special equipment and gives you those chocolate chip cookies identical to the ones from American bakeries you see everywhere on Instagram and Discover. The dough is rich, aromatic and full of chocolate chips, with that mix of granulated sugar and brown sugar that creates the chewy texture typical of original American cookies.
They are perfect for an afternoon snack, a different kind of breakfast or whenever you want a homey, comforting treat. And the nice thing is you can customize them as you like: thicker, softer, more chocolatey.
A simple and truly irresistible recipe.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 9 tablespoons soft butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 7/8 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Tools
- 1 Oven Electrolux oven
- 1 Spatula spatula
- 1 Whisk whisk
Steps
Cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugar until you obtain a pale, creamy mixture.
Add the egg and the vanilla, mixing well.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, then quickly bring together until you form a smooth dough.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Cover the dough and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes (this is essential to get thick, soft cookies).
Form balls of dough weighing about 1.4 oz (≈40 g, roughly 3 tablespoons) and place them well spaced on the baking sheet.
Bake at 356°F (180°C) static for 15 minutes: they should be golden at the edges and still pale in the center.
Let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes: they will settle and become perfect.
✨Decadent Variations
Double chocolate: replace 1/4 cup (≈30 g) of flour with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Nuts & chocolate: add about 1/2 cup (≈60 g) of pecans or walnuts.
Salted caramel: insert a small piece of fudge in the center of the dough.
❓FAQ (Questions & Answers)
How do I get cookies soft in the middle?
Don’t overbake them: 10–12 minutes is usually enough. They should come out still pale in the center.
Which sugar should I use for American cookies?
The perfect mix is half granulated sugar and half brown sugar to achieve a chewy texture.
Can I use chopped chocolate instead of chips?
Absolutely yes — they will be even more indulgent and irregular, which is lovely.
